Talcum powder is commonly used on babies to prevent diaper rash, but there are now warnings that parents should immediately stop this practice as it increases the risk of ovarian cancer by as much as 40%. The findings by Harvard researchers & published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention show that using talc just once per week raised the risk of ovarian cancer by 36% and rose to 41% for those applying powder every day - a staggering increase in risk! It should be noted that the findings "apply only to talcum powder used around the private parts, not on the rest of the body."
An alternative for parents is to use cornstarch.
For those of you who have access to medical journals, you can read the detailed findings of the study here.
Yours in health,
Dr. Ian Koo, ND
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Essentials Health Centre
"The care you want, the health you need"
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